The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/julie-bishop/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:54:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Julie Bishop | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/julie-bishop/ 32 32 Australia’s foreign minister Julie Bishop quits in fallout of PM’s ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/australias-foreign-minister-julie-bishop-quits-in-fallout-of-pms-ouster/ Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:53:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1914612 Move comes after pro-Israel politician fails to replace Malcolm Turnbull as nation's leader; former top diplomat complained of sexism in male-dominated government

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]]> Scott Morrison named new Australian prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/scott-morrison-named-new-australian-prime-minister/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1913843 Jewish cabinet member Josh Frydenberg named deputy leader of Liberal Party in shakeup as Turnbull ousted

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]]> Australia to get new leader as embattled prime minister forced out https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-to-get-new-leader-as-embattled-prime-minister-forced-out/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:29:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1913830 Julie Bishop, who questioned whether Israeli West Bank settlements were illegal in 2014, among front-runners to take over from Malcolm Turnbull in secret ballot Friday

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]]> PA lambastes Australia for nixing aid, says decision ‘not grounded in facts’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-lambastes-australia-for-nixing-aid-says-decision-not-grounded-in-facts/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:48:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1882273&preview=true&preview_id=1882273 Ramallah accuses Canberra of siding with Israeli 'colonialism' under US pressure, insists foreign aid was never used to pay stipends for Palestinian terrorists

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]]> Australia ends direct aid to PA over payments to terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-ends-direct-aid-to-pa-over-payments-to-terrorists/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:00:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1881532 Foreign minister says Canberra concerned money will be distributed to Palestinian prisoners in an 'affront to Australian values,' redirects funding to UN

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]]> Australian FM says embassy won’t move to Jerusalem, rebuffing party pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-fm-rebuffs-party-pressure-says-embassy-wont-move-to-jerusalem/ Sat, 16 Jun 2018 06:01:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1871936&preview=true&preview_id=1871936 Julie Bishop also rejects calls to halt aid to Palestinian Authority over its payments to 'martyrs,' says all funds are audited to ensure they don't go to terror

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]]> Australian PM heads to Israel after tumultuous week at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-pm-heads-to-israel-after-tumultuous-week-at-home/ Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:33:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1719472 Malcolm Turnbull's government in turmoil after his deputy PM was kicked out of parliament over his dual citizenship

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]]> Israel is ‘in our blood,’ outgoing Australian ambassador says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-in-our-blood-outgoing-australian-ambassador-says/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:39:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1639790 Packing up after four years in Tel Aviv, Dave Sharma reflects on close relationships, lessons learned, and a few 'difficult conversations'

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]]> Netanyahu: We will never relinquish security control of West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israel-wont-relinquish-security-control-of-west-bank/ Sun, 26 Feb 2017 04:37:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1568993 In conversation with Australian foreign minister, PM says Israel learned from long experience that it can't rely on international forces to protect it

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]]> Meeting PM, Australia Labor head pushes Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-pm-australia-labor-head-pushes-palestinian-state/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:27:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1568157 Opposition leader Bill Shorten says he told Netanyahu 'clearly and unambiguously' that West Bank settlements hindering peace deal

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]]> Netanyahu lands in Australia in first visit by Israeli premier https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-lands-in-australia-in-first-visit-by-israeli-premier/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:31:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1566729 PM scheduled to meet with top government officials and Australian Jewish leaders before returning to Israel Sunday

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]]> Day before Netanyahu arrives, Australia backs 2-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/day-before-netanyahu-arrives-australia-backs-2-state-solution/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:25:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1566583&preview_id=1566583 Turnbull says both sides must return to negotiations, voices support for Palestinian statehood, Israeli security

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]]> Netanyahu to face protests on Australia state visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-face-protests-on-australia-state-visit/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:58:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1565227&preview_id=1565227 PM arrives in Singapore on first leg of trip aimed at strengthening economic and security ties with both countries

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]]> Netanyahu embarks on first trip to Singapore and Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-embarks-on-first-trip-to-singapore-and-australia/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:00:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1564673 During trip aimed at strengthening economic and security ties, PM to meet with political leaders and local Jewish communities

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]]> Australia hints at openness to two-state solution alternatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-hints-at-openness-to-two-state-solution-alternatives/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:41:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1563082 Tentatively backing Trump, FM says Canberra wants Palestinian statehood but will support any new idea both sides embrace

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